gun rights

Wake sheriff suspends pistol permit purchases, but does it violate state laws?

March 25, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker announced on March 24 that his office was temporarily suspending pistol purchase permits through April 30. “This decision does not limit anyone’s right to purchase a handgun,” said […]

Over 70 of NC’s 100 counties have passed a Second Amendment resolution

March 11, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH – Three more county commissions have passed resolutions in support of the Second Amendment, bringing the total to 71 as of March 9. Several more are considering similar measures. On March 2, commissioners in […]

Virginia lawmakers reject semi-automatic weapon ban

February 17, 2020 Alan Suderman, The Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s push to ban the sale of semi-automatic weapons failed on Monday after some of his fellow Democrats balked at the proposal. Senators voted to shelve the bill for […]

Colt halts production of civilian rifles

September 19, 2019 The Associated Press

WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — Gunmaker Colt says it is stopping production of rifles for the civilian market. Colt’s chief executive officer, Dennis Veilleux, says it is not permanently ending production but believes there is already […]

NOTHSTINE: Keep liberals talking on gun laws

October 11, 2017 Ray Nothstine

While many freedoms in America have been dissipating with the growth of government and cultural decay, this does not include the right to firearms or Second Amendment protections. Immediately after the Las Vegas massacre, gun […]